German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has unveiled plans to implement land corridors through Saudi Arabia as a strategic measure to counter the repercussions of recent Red Sea attacks, according to Reuters on Monday.
The company declared that its vessels would continue utilizing the Cape of Good Hope route until further updates. Hapag-Lloyd emphasized its ongoing monitoring and assessment of the situation, affirming that a return to navigating through the Red Sea and Suez Canal would occur once safety is restored.
In a prior statement on their official website, the shipping firm outlined its initiative to offer land connections from Jebel Ali, Dammam, and Jubail to Jeddah. This move aims to provide customers with a practical contingency solution during the unexpected Red Sea closure until normalcy is reestablished.
Hapag-Lloyd, boasting 55 ports and 53 inland terminals in the Middle East, remains committed to adapting its operations to address evolving challenges in the maritime landscape.
